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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and X70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FZ2500 was released 7 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax X70

 FZ2500 X70 
RevealedSeptember 2016March 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 X70 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax X70

 FZ2500 X70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 vs the X70.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and X70 is 53 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and X70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography details
Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
66
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
36
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax X70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax X70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915 gr (2.02 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $998 $200